[Verse 1]
You say you’re the head, and I try to agree
But sometimes it feels like you’re leading without seeing me
I know God gave you strength to stand and decide
But I need to know you still stand by my side
The Word says love me like Christ loves His bride
With patience, compassion, not just truth and pride
So when I come trembling, don’t meet me with fire
I’m not testing your role—I’m just needing desire
[Chorus]
Hold me like Jesus would—tender and near
Not bold with conviction, but calm with my fear
I’m not here to argue, I’m not here to lead
I’m just here as your wife, with a heart that can bleed
I’m not asking for much—just to be understood
So hold me like Jesus would
[Verse 2]
I miss when your words felt safe and sincere
Back in the days when your writing drew near
Now when I open up, walls rise like stone
And I leave the room still feeling alone
Scripture says love is gentle and kind
It doesn’t dismiss or belittle the mind
You don’t have to fix me or always be right
I just want your love to soften the fight
[Chorus]
Hold me like Jesus would—grace in your tone
Not high on a mountain while I cry alone
Not looking down from a headship seat
But sitting beside me, washing my feet
I’m not asking for much—just to be understood
So hold me like Jesus would
[Bridge]
You lead the home, I won’t take your crown
But love isn’t leading if it tears me down
Don’t use the Word as a sword to cut through
When Jesus used it to heal and pursue
[Final Chorus]
So hold me like Jesus would—tender and true
Let your love be the strength that I run to
Not just my partner, not just my man
But my covering, my safe place, the gentlest hand
I’m not asking for much—just to be understood
So hold me like Jesus would
AmandaGoralczyk
